ORANGE COUNTY, NY — Turgaud Dubuisson, 30, of Newburgh, was sentenced on December 8, 2023, to 3⅓ to 10 years in prison for his role in a fraud scheme that caused over $250,000 in losses to local businesses, including Ironworkers Local 417. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced the sentence, noting that additional co-defendants are expected to face sentencing at later dates.
The scheme, running from March 2021 to April 2022, involved depositing altered and fraudulent checks from Ironworkers Local 417 and other victims into various bank accounts. The defendants then withdrew cash from these accounts, amounting to losses exceeding $190,000 for the Ironworkers and over $250,000 in total.
The investigation was a collaborative effort led by the Town of Newburgh Police Department, with assistance from multiple law enforcement agencies including the Town of New Windsor Police Department, Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, Orange County District Attorney’s Office Investigators, Orange County Sheriff’s Office, and the NYS Department of Financial Services.
District Attorney Hoovler commended the investigative efforts, emphasizing the challenge of unraveling sophisticated fraud schemes. He assured that his office is committed to holding those responsible accountable. Assistant District Attorney Alexis Gregory and Chief Trial Assistant District Attorney Richard Moran are prosecuting the case.